The findings of the PP&R survey on the Green King proposal to resurface the broken tennis courts and replace them with new futsal courts are out. There are many possibilities to get involved in the King School Park improvement process. We are looking for neighbors that are passionate runners to help us with the new running track proposal. Get involved. Follow us www.facebook.com/greenkingproject
Overview
The purpose of the King School Park Futsal Resurfacing survey summary is to:
• Understand who uses King School Park
• Understand people’s experience with King School Park
• Ensure that the community-based proposal to the park will provide benefits to all Portlanders and park users
Background
Green King Committee approached Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) with a grant they applied through Fields for All which would provide local youth with safe, healthy and high quality playing surface. PP&R directed Green King Committee to use PP&R’s Park Proposal Process.246 individuals participated in the King School Park Futsal Resurfacing survey. This is a high response rate for a community park.
In general, 79% of the participants indicated that they were “Strongly Supportive” or “Supportive” of the resurfacing of the existing tennis courts to futsal courts. Reasons for this support includes: futsal courts will be used more often, they will create active and positive spaces, and the use will develop communities.
The diverse ethnicity and age of respondents reflects the work on the park of the Green King Committee to create an inclusive process.
Summary of Findings
246 individuals participated in the King School Park Futsal Resurfacing survey. This is a high response rate for a community park.
In general, 79% of the participants indicated that they were “Strongly Supportive” or “Supportive” of the resurfacing of the existing tennis courts to futsal courts. Reasons for this support includes: futsal courts will be used more often, they will create active and positive spaces, and the use will develop communities.
The diverse ethnicity and age of respondents reflects the work on the park of the Green King Committee to create an inclusive process.
Read the full report:
http://kingneighborhood.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Summary-of-King-School-Park-Futsal-Survey.pdf